Saturday 5 October 2013

Oloroso Bailen 20%, Osborne

Appearance
Fairly pale amber mahogany to slightly yelow at rim, legs.
Nose
Forthcoming and quite aromatic, more so than one might expect from the lightish colour, toasted nuts - almond and walnut, a hint of old barrel staves and a touch of savouriness and autumn leaves yet fresh and walnutty. Quite young.
Palate
Light but with quite a full follow through, a great balance between grace and power. Dry with traces of dried fruits, oak barrels, walnuts, all the classic oloroso character and finesse, yet not a hint of astringency, due to its comparative youth. Long clean finish.
Comments
From Osborne's Premium range, this oloroso has an average age of around 10 years. It was fermented in unique horizontal epoxy-lined steel tanks. Most steel tanks are horizontal to save space, but these were designed to provide more air space above the wine to replicate fermentation in butts.
Price
8,85 Euros in Spain. Try www.simplywinesdirect.com in the UK




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